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"List of some of the principal books and papers published respecting the phenomena reported upon": p. vii-x
pt. I. On the volcanic phenomena of the eruption, and on the nature and distribution of the ejected materials. By J.W. Judd.--pt. II. On the air waves and sounds caused by the eruption of Krakatoa in August, 1883. Prepared in the Meteorological office, and presented by R. Strachey.--pt. III. On the seismic sea waves caused by the eruption of Krakatoa, August 26th and 27th, 1883. By W.J.L. Wharton ... in completion of the unfinished notes of Sir F.J. Evans.--pt. IV. On the unusual optical phenomena of the atmosphere, 1883-6, including twilight effects, coronal appearances, sky haze, coloured suns, moons, &c. By F.A. Rollo Russell and E. Douglas Archibald.--pt. V. Report on the magnetical and electrical phenomena accompanying the Krakatoa explosion. Prepared at the request of the Kew committee, by G.M. Whipple
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January 20, 2013 Subject:
this is the
Report of the Krakatoa Committee of the Royal Society [of Great Britain].
The committee was formed by the Royal Society “to collect the various accounts of the volcanic eruption at Krakatoa, and attendant phenomena, in such form as shall best provide for their preservation, and promote their usefulness.” The report collects and collates all the information available by 1888 (and not just those available in English).
The report contains many illustrations and photos, many of them coloured. The language is highly accessible.
